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Are Smartphones in the Classroom a Smart Move?

The CoolCatTeacher

Liz is a clinical assistant professor in education technologies at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). published by ISTE in 2013), Learning First, Technology Second (published by ISTE in 2017). Stream by clicking here.

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ISTE Newbie Project - help send a deserving teacher to ISTE conference

Educational Technology Guy

ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education) puts on a great, huge, educational conference each year. Travel costs, meals and expenses, hotel, conference fee, etc. Beth Still (@bethstill) , a great educator that''s part of my PLN thought every teacher should have a chance to attend the ISTE Conference.

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The Future of Canvas

eSchool News

Founded in 2008, Instructure reports having more than 6000 customer organizations with more than 35 million users around the world in both K12 and higher education. Now mention the company’s flagship product Canvas and be ready for a flash of instant recognition.

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ChatGPT with My Students

User Generated Education

I love educational technology. I still am an early adopter of technologies in that I believe many can benefit students in their learning. I think it is important to be intentional when any educator or I use any type of educational technology. Now, similar work is often seen as innovative by colleagues.

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Instructor Spotlight: Meet Catherine Atkinson!

EdTechTeacher

She is an experienced classroom teacher, curriculum designer, presenter, and technology coach. She has taught in a 1:1 classroom since 2008 where her students used MacBooks, iPads, and Chromebooks to collaboratively and creatively demonstrate their learning. in Educational Technology from California State University Fullerton.

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How Will Coronavirus Impact Education Technology Investments in 2020?

Edsurge

Now, with the widespread cancellation of schools and conferences (where investors and entrepreneurs often meet), edtech investors are advising startups to heed Sequoia’s advice. School budgets may well soon dip too, as they did following the last recession in 2008. He says his team usually fields about 100 inquiries each month.

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Understanding, Teaching, and Reaching Digital Native Students—and Digital Native Caregivers

Waterford

The term was coined by author Marc Prensky to describe a person who grew up surrounded by technology and is familiar with the Internet from an early age on. This can be tremendously beneficial—for instance, when scheduling online learning or virtual parent-teacher conferences when in-person learning isn’t possible.